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  •   Home > News > National

    ???1;Reassurance for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty netball franchise

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    Australian captain Caitlin Bassett will join the Magic for the ANZ Premiership season after the Constellation Cup.

    The four-test series between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns will be played in Christchurch and Tauranga from March 2 to 7.

    Coach Stacey Marinkovich says Bassett will continue training with New South Wales before heading to New Zealand on February 15.

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    Law and Order:
    A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has made her first public appearance with Sir Lewis Hamilton at the Super Bowl 11:51

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    William Shatner had "tremendous" reservations about poking fun at his name in a new advertising campaign 11:21

    National:
    Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge 11:17

    International:
    Possible El Niño within months raising potential for hot, dry year across Australia 11:17

    Environment:
    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Dame Emma Thompson has shied away from theatre roles in recent years because she's a "morning person" 10:51

    Politics:
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